Cristiano Ronaldo's newborn son dies as twin daughter is born: "Greatest pain any parent can feel"

Cristiano Ronaldo's newborn son died on April 18, with the Manchester United star sharing the news on social media, while requesting privacy for his family. 

Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins and the April 18 Instagram message from the Portuguese striker revealed that the twin baby girl was born, but their son did not survive.

Ronaldo is a father to four other children: sons Cristiano Jr and Mateo, and daughters Eva and Alana. Cristiano Jr. is 11 years old, and Mateo and Eva are four-year-old twins. Alana is the first daughter belonging to Ronaldo and Rodriguez born in November 2017. 

After sitting out the April 19 match against Liverpool, Ronaldo returned to the field against Arsenal and dedicated his first goal to his son by pointing to the sky.

Ronaldo, Georgina share news of son's death

Both parents shared a joint message to the player's 432 million followers on Instagram:

"It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away," Ronaldo and Rodriguez wrote. "It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.

"Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support.

"We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you."